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VI. Estate Papers, 1869-1927

 Series
Identifier: VI.

Scope and Contents

Series VI. Estate Papers contains correspondence, legal, and financial records from 1869 to 1927. These reflect the activities of executors Charles W. Chandler, Robert S. Peabody, and George Peabody Russell, who settled and divided Peabody’s estate. Included are Peabody’s memorandums for wills in 1827 and 1832, a codicil made for his will in 1869, and a description of the Peabody family trust. Also of interest are reports of the Peabody Donation Fund trustees and photographs of the Hammersmith Estate.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869-1927

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 179.68 linear feet (296 boxes, 175 volumes, 21 flat files )

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA